Sergio Emiliano Castro Maqueda
La Puente,USA
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
CCALAC Allied Health Internship
Parktree Community Health Center
05.2026 - 08.2026
- Certified as an EyePACS Retinopathy Photographer and performed non-mydriatic fundus retinal imaging for diabetic retinopathy screening.
- Educated patients with prediabetes and diabetes on diabetes management, preventive health practices, and the importance of routine retinal screenings to reduce the risk of diabetes-related vision loss.
- Conducted outreach calls to schedule retinal screening appointments and improve patient follow-up and continuity of care.
- Collaborated closely with physicians, nurses, medical assistants, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and maintain an efficient clinical workflow.
- Acquired and securely transmitted high-quality retinal images for teleophthalmology interpretation while maintaining patient confidentiality and accurate documentation.
Intern Health Care Navigator
TENA Cares
01.2026 - 03.2026
- Provided direct, client-facing support to individuals from low-income and underserved communities through in-person and phone-based outreach.
- Assisted community members in identifying and accessing essential resources, including food assistance, housing support, transportation services, and utility relief.
- Conducted needs assessments by actively listening to clients’ concerns and evaluating social, economic, and environmental barriers affecting their health and well-being.
- Developed culturally sensitive communication skills while working with diverse populations facing financial instability, housing insecurity, and limited access to care.
Health Equity Summer Intern
MiMentor
06.2025 - 07.2025
- Selected for a competitive national internship focused on advancing health equity and supporting underserved communities through mentorship, education, and community engagement
- Participated in weekly workshops and seminars led by healthcare professionals, public health experts, and community leaders addressing systemic inequities in healthcare
- Networked with mentors from diverse backgrounds, gaining insight into inclusive healthcare practices and career development in medicine
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Pomona, CA05-2026
High School Diploma -
International Polytechnic High School
Pomona, CA06-2022
UCI PRIME-Academy | University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine
Irvine, CA07-2025
Skills
- Communication/Public speaking
- Listening skills
- Problem-solving
- Critical thinking
- Fundus Retinal Photography
- Patient Education
- Diabetic Retinopathy Screening
- Clinical Documentation
- Patient Outreach
- Electronic Medical Records
- HIPAA Compliance
- Bilingual (English & Spanish)
- Patient Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Computer skills
- Active listening
- Customer service
- Friendly, positive attitude
Certification
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR and AED). Apr. 2024 – Present
- EyePACS Certified Retinopathy Photographer Jun. 2026
Languages
Spanish
English
Timeline
CCALAC Allied Health Internship
Parktree Community Health Center
05.2026 - 08.2026
Intern Health Care Navigator
TENA Cares
01.2026 - 03.2026
Health Equity Summer Intern
MiMentor
06.2025 - 07.2025
Bachelor of Science - Biology
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
High School Diploma -
International Polytechnic High School
UCI PRIME-Academy | University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine